What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caregiver (Part-time)-South County position at Lutheran Senior Services?
Summary
Responsible for providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by Private Duty Client Care Coordinator. Maintains the Core Values that support the Christian Mission of Lutheran Senior Services, “Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest”.
- Location: Affton, Crestwood, Oakville, Shrewsbury
Responsibilities
- Assists in activities of daily living (personal hygiene, eating, dressing, bathing, toileting, exercise and ambulation)
- Provides household duties such as bed making, personal laundry, ironing and light housekeeping
- Provides meal preparation based on client’s needs
- Communicates changes in physical or emotional status of client to Private Duty RN or office staff
- May accompany client to doctor appointments; may do shopping or run errands
- May remind client to take medications
- Communicates with private duty office staff regarding schedule of availability
- Completes all necessary paperwork and submits according to company policy
- Documents all tasks performed in client’s home on appropriate paperwork
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Previous experience working with the elderly preferred
- Must have 6 months experience in Private Duty or in long-term care
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Must have reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to and work at clients’ homes and/or LSS Communities within the St. Louis County, St. Louis City, and St. Charles County geographical areas (if working in Missouri); or Madison County, Monroe County and St. Clair Country geographical areas (if working in Illinois)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Oakville, MO (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18
